[lastyboy]

Ive noticed that of my 3 baby rbp's, 2 are growing at a faster rate then the remaining one.

is this due to the sex of the fish, or just who gets the lions share of the food??

also, should i be concerned about this??

thanks

 

[thePACK]

all fish grow differently..doesn't mean sex wise...just keep on eye on the small one..cause if there hungry they usually take out the smaller weaker one....

 

[Judazzz]

It's caused by differences in temperament, as well as by the pecking order they probably have developed. It's not unusual that some fish in the shoal grow faster than others, but I advise you to keep a close eye on your little guys.

What could help you out is feeding them small bits of food, tossed in one by one: the more agressive and dominant ones will have their share first, and once they're satisfied, continue feeding, so the outcasts get some food as well.

 

[SnowCichlid]

goods words Judaz :

:
the bigger P's are probally getting more of the food compared to the other one, and possible always picking on it and stressing it out....

 

[RhomZilla]

What could help you out is feeding them small bits of food, tossed in one by one: the more agressive and dominant ones will have their share first, and once they're satisfied, continue feeding, so the outcasts get some food as well.

Good method!!!

 

[lastyboy]

thanks y'all!
I will try feeding gradually so they all get food in tank.

Cheers

 

[DiXoN]

judazzz is correct and that way of feeding them does work to allow all to have some .it also cuts out waste and excess food staying in your tank too long and having to pick loads out this way its just 1 or 2 bits
dixon

 

[lastyboy]

yeah, i tried feeding that way earlier and it certainly works.
3 or 4 pieces of krill introduced slowly is allowing the smaller fish to get a fair feed.

Cheers peeps

 

[Judazzz]

yeah, i tried feeding that way earlier and it certainly works.
3 or 4 pieces of krill introduced slowly is allowing the smaller fish to get a fair feed.

Good to hear :smile:

 

[Sir Nathan XXI]

when my cariba were growing the fastest it seemed like they let the smaller ones eat first, but once they all became adults they would compete for their food, its odd hunh?

 

[piranha 13]

yea when my reds were young the one was an inch bigger than the others. He would let them eat first and then get the leftovers. Now they all compete for food.

 

[lastyboy]

this is all most useful to know.

Thanks